Virtuosity Inspired

   For unto us a King is born in the city of Bethlehem.  He lay in the manger next to his mother Mary.  All have come to adore this sweet child by bringing him gifts.  A star shining in the night symbolizing the birth of the Messiah.  We honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for he is the reason for the season.  Jesus Christ gave his life for us to be free.  2 Corinthians 8:9 says "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich; yet for your sakes he became poor so that you through his poverty might become rich."  Those that have not are rich through our Lord Jesus Christ.  He, the Son of God did not have a place to lay his head.  Luke 9:58 says "Foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of man has no place to lay his head."  Jesus lived a simple life, and he was very open with the people.  He was not conceited even though he knew that he was royalty.  I love Jesus, because he gave himself for all mankind.  He

     Lord I wanted to pray for the little children that will not feel the blessings of Christmas.  I am not talking about toys, but I am referring to love, food clothing, and shelter.  We all have experienced trials and tribulations in our lives, but their are some people that have no hope. They are lost, hungry, and confused.  Right now there are single parents who can not feed their children.  A father is out of work, and can't put food on the table.  Lord when I look back over my life I have to be thankful for what you have done.  When I was down to my last dime you made a way for me.  I could be silent, but you are worthy of my praise.  I realize Lord that I am not perfect, and I know that I am not where I should be.  I am so thankful that I am not where I used to be.  Most important above all I can shout when I think about where you are taking me.  I trust you Lord with all that I have.  I will bless your name forever.  If there is anybody that does not know Jesus I ask

  If we trust in the Lord why do we worry?  God has promised in his word that he will do exactly what he says he will do.  In the mist of adversity I have found myself worrying about the final result.  I had to learn to trust God with all that I have.  In the book of Matthew 6:26-27 says "Look at the birds of the air, they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.  Are you not much more valuable than them?  Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" Because God has given us assurance through his word we have a guarantee that he will never leave nor forsake us.  With the economy spiraling out of control, many people are worrying about their financial future.  During this time of the year many have stressed themselves out, because of the holidays.  Thank God that he gives us his love.  Exodus 33:14 says "My presence will go with you and I will give you rest."  God is the creator, and he has known us from conc

             As I look at my aunt fight for her life I am touched in my spirit to pray for her.   Believing that God has control of all things I wait patiently for him to heal her.  I pace back and forth looking for some words of encouragement that will allow the holy spirit to enter the room.  Having faith alone can be very powerful, because I know that God can do all things.  I preceded to pray for my aunt, and I told her that she has to believe as well.  God is very powerful when he is in the mist of believers.  In her case she needed healing in her mind, body, and heart.  God is the great physician, and he is a healing God.  When all else fails God can heal us heart, mind, body, and soul. My son pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words.  Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them, and health to a man's whole body.  Proverbs 4:20-22 He said "If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your G

In the name of Jesus I pray that we can gain knowledge, and truth about the Word of God.  Father some are confused, and they don't know what to believe.  They want to pray, but don't know how.  They may believe in you, but they need direction.  My prayer is that all men, women, and children will come to know you as Father, God, and King.  Here are a list of scriptures from the word that deals with prayer. May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting of my hands be like the evening sacrafice.  Psalm 141:2 Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.  Psalm 86:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.  Phillipians 4:6 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.  Colossians 4:2 The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer.  Psalm 6:9 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.  Isaiah 55:6 Ask and it will be giv

          As I sit here thinking about what the word says about the life of our Savior I realize that I can never repay him for all that he has done.  I often wonder how Jesus felt about his life on this earth, and what he is thinking about how we are living today.  We know from the scriptures that Jesus was born in a manger surrounded by animals.  In the book of Luke 2:16 says " So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the manger."  You would think that the King of the world would have been born in a better place, but he was born in a barn.       The story of Jesus's life has always touched my heart, and brought an enormous amount of joy to my soul.  To follow a man like Jesus is an honor.  His life was very simple, yet it had great complexity.  My Savior experienced what it is like to be human, and he is the Lord of Lords. Do you ever think about how Jesus felt when Peter denied him?  The Bible says that "Immediately the rooste

You can find hope through Jesus Christ.  Through our loving Savior you can have hope, and know that Jesus will provide us with the promise of happiness.  In John 10:10 Jesus says that he has come to bring life more abundantly to the people of God.  There are thousands of people that are living with depression, and they are hopeless.  With the economy showing no signs of improvement people are stressed about what their future may hold.  All things are through Christ Jesus, and we have an assurance that God has all things in his control.  Here are a list of scriptures that will help you find out about hope in the word of God. You are my refuge and my shield, I have put my hope in your word.  Psalm 119:114 Be strong and take heart,all you who hope in the Lord.  Psalm 31:24  I say to myself , "The Lord is my portion, therefore I will wait on him." Lamentations 3:24 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.  Romans 8:25 Hope deferred makes the heart

Dear Lord we pray that you will give us wisdom.  In the times that we live in we ask you to help us be wise in all things.  Let us seek your face, and be full of your word to help us understand what you have for our lives. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of all knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.  Provers 1:7 Give me understanding and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.  Psalms 119:34 Surely you desire truth in your inner parts, you teach me wisdom in the innermost place.  Psalms 51:6 For the Lord gives wisdom,and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.  Proverbs 2:6 If any of you lack wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given him.  James 1:5 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure, then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy,  and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.  James 3:17 Does not wisdom call?  Does not understanding raise her voice?  P

For God so loves the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Love must be sincere.  Hate what is eveil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9 Share with God's people who are in need.  Practice hospitality. Romans 12:13 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.  Romans 13:8 But if anyone obeys his word, God's love is truly made complete in him.  This is how we know we are in him.  1John 2:5 Do not love the world or anything in the world.  If anyone loves the world the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:15 Dear friends let us love one another, for love comes from God.  everyone who loved has been born of God and knows God.  Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. I John 4:7-8 We love because he first loved us. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but

   Each day I have to give honor to God for he is always worthy of my praise.  He has granted me another day to do his will, and make a difference in the lives of other people.  By faith I know that God will continue to see me through all things.  I never question the things that God is doing, because I know that he has all things in his control.  I am awakened each day with the belief that God will show up and show out on my behalf.  In other words I have learned to believe that God will do exactly what he said he will do.  If he said it, you better believe that it will come to pass!! From a realistic point of view nothing happens overnight, but God is true to his word.  There are many people in the Bible that have been recipients of God's favor.  Sarah, the wife of Abraham was barren.  She could not have children.  Through God's favor she gave birth to Abraham's son Issac. (Genesis 21) What about the favor that God had shown to Esther, and how he blessed her to save he

           In the world that we live in it is hard not to worry.  Every time you turn on the television, or pick up the newspaper something is always happening.  Some of us get a little anxious around bill time.  You may worry that the money will run out before all the bills are paid. The holiday season is in full swing, and the pressure to buy gifts is causing people to worry.  It is a true saying that giving is a blessing, but what if you do not have anything to give during the holiday season?  What about the families that can't afford to spend hundreds, or even thousands of dollars on gifts.  We all have moments in our lives where we have worried about something.  There have been moments in my life where I wondered how I was going to feed my children.  Looking back at those times I realize that God always made a way for me.  Even when I didn't know how to trust him. In the book of Isaiah 41:10 it says "So do not fear for I am with you;do not be dismayed, for  I am you